The Side effects of Rimadyl on a 2yr old recently neutered dog?

My dog was neutered Feb. 19, 10, he was given Rimadyl for pain to be taken twice a day beginning on th 20th when I picked him up that a.m. He was starving when we got him home so I gave him some Little Ceasers dog food and 1 Rimadyl. He seemed fine. That night he got his 2nd dose of the Rimadyl later in the night he began throwing up all through the night. I the next morning he refused to eat I gave him another pill and he threw it up and threw up all that day. I took him to the vet on Monday and he said not to give him any more of the Rimadyl, and not to feed him at all that day and to give him chicken and rice only the next day. I looked online and found out how horrible Rimadyl is for dogs and that the vet should have informed me of the warnings, he didn't He seemed to be doing alright now this morning he is throwing up yellow foamy stuff again but he seems fine. My question is how long do the side effects of taking the Rimadyl last and could this a.m.'s vomiting be because the med is still in his system? Also what can I do to get it out of his system?The Side effects of Rimadyl on a 2yr old recently neutered dog?
Rimadyl (Caroprofen), is NOT as safe as some people like Leigh and Julie D seem to think it is! If Rimadyl doesn't kill your dog, it will have "Not so nice" effects on your dog, later on in it's life! Rimadyl is what killed my Chihuahua Gigi! Gigi was only 3 years old. She meant the world to my husband and I!

This is Gigi!

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She was never sick a day in her life with anything! Gigi was put on Rimadyl for 2 months (as needed) by the vet she was seeing at the time, for a broken leg. At first Gigi showed no signs, acted like a perfectly normal dog would act, until one day she threw up her food twice and suddenly was not acting like herself and I knew that wasn't like her and that something was wrong, so to be on the safe side I took her right back to the vet that day, had some bloodwork done and found out that Gigi had Liver Disease. I was beyond shocked! I never expected to hear that what Gigi had, was deadly! I kept asking myself, "How did Gigi get Liver Disease, when she was always so healthy"? When Gigi died, we had a Necropsy done on her, to find out exactly what caused her death and I got my answer. According to the Necropsy Report, the Rimadyl in Gigi's system, even if it was taken for such a short time, caused Gigi's Liver Disease, which caused Gigi's senseless death. Vets are very well informed and aware of the bad and deadly side effects of Rimadyl and also know that Rimadyl is killing alot of dogs, but they still are not warning people and still prescribing it for profit. I personally think Rimadyl should be taken off the market, so we can Stop all of these innocent dogs like Gigi and many others, from dying! When Gigi first started the Rimadyl, we asked this vet on more than one occasion, if the drug was safe for Gigi to take and the vet responded by telling us, that Gigi would not be on the Rimadyl long enough, for it to do her any kind of harm and not to worry about it, Gigi would be fine! The vet was wrong! Gigi died for nothing! Gigi's death could have been avoided with a little honesty! If the vet, who I will Never take any of my other dogs to ever again, would have been honest with us, we would have never given Gigi the Rimadyl in the first place, she would not have gotten Liver Disease and she would have still been alive right now and by my side, where she belongs. We would have found a safer, less risky drug, that is just as effective! They are out there! Gigi, was a very loved and adored member of our family. She was a very loving, affectionate, happy, friendly, funny, a laid back little girl, who loved absolutely everyone she met and everyone who met her, loved her too. She was one of a kind! She had a whole life ahead of her but it was taken away from her, because the vet did Not warn us of the risks, even when we asked about the risks. This should Never have happened to Gigi or any of the other dogs that have lost their lives because of Rimadyl! I can't tell you heart heartbreaking it is to love a dog as much as I loved Gigi, to have something happen to them, that should never have happened in the first place, you doing everything you can to help your dog, then your dog dying because of a mistake a vet made, when could easily have been avoided . I still can't accept the fact that this happened to Gigi, that she's gone now and it's been 1 1/2 years now, since I lost her. I can't imagine ever getting over what happened to Gigi! I'm really upset over this! Your dog is already starting to show signs and if I was you and you don't want the same thing or something similar to happen to your dog, PLEASE Do Not give your dog Rimadyl ever again. Find a safer and just as effective medication! If I knew then what I know now, about how risky and dangerous Rimadyl really is and how it's killing dogs, the way I would have done things, would have been very different! Here are some links with information you should read about Rimadyl!

http://www.srdogs.com/Pages/rimadylfr.ht鈥?/a>

http://www.healthyhappydogs.com/MoreOnRi鈥?/a>

http://alliemax.homestead.com/rimadyl.ht鈥?/a>

http://www.nzhealth.net.nz/animal_health鈥?/a>

You may want to get some bloodwork done on your dog, just to make sure that the Rimadyl you have already given him has not done any damage to your dogs Liver or Kidneys! I really hope that your dog is ok and doesn't have any effects from the Rimadyl!

ADD: Leigh, I find it reallly sad for your dog, when you say that you would rather risk Organ Failure in your dog, than see your dog in pain. Do you have any idea at all, what Organ Failure is like for a dog? No dog owner who loves and cares about their dog, ever wants to see their dog in pain!!! Your dog doesn't have to be in pain! Your dogs pain can and will still be controlled, but there are much safer, less risky and just as effective pain medications and alternatives out there other than Rimadyl, that your dog could be put on to control the pain. The risks of Rimadyl, outweigh the benefits of Rimadyl! Why put your dog's life at risk, by giving them medication that has been proven to be deadly, and not try to find a medication that isn't, that is just as effective, but alot safer for your dogs welfare and health? Why anyone would choose Rimadyl over another medication, that is just as good and just as effective in treating a dogs pain, is what I don't understand! Rimadyl is NOT the only pain medication available!The Side effects of Rimadyl on a 2yr old recently neutered dog?
Had the same side effect with my Sheltie, only she threw up violently for a week and needed the ER.

I don't care how safe people say this drug is, if it was a human medication it would be off the market by now. It's just dogs, so who cares?



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I agree with everything that Leigh posted. Our dog has been on Rimadyl twice daily, everyday, for a little over 4 years for Hip Dysplasia and Arthritis. She is doing GREAT! (She has blood testing every 6 months.)The Side effects of Rimadyl on a 2yr old recently neutered dog?
He should be fine in a day or two.





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Having your dog neutered is a great idea for several reasons. It can prevent your dog from begetting unwanted puppies, it can help male dogs settle down and be less aggressive toward humans or other dogs, and it can help to manage excitable behavior in either gender.



When your pet comes home, he or she can probably get around just fine alone. But offer help if needed to get into his bed. Make sure you understand the veterinarian's instructions for any medication given for your dog. Then follow the instructions to the letter in administering pills, liquids, or other medication-types to be sure your pet is adequately protected. Keep the medicine away from humans' bottles and boxes to avoid inadvertently mixing the two.



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Rimadyl and similar medications frighted me. Rimadyl belongs to a group of medications known as NSAIDS.



After an op the vet should have told you to give your dog a light diet. If he actually needed pain killers he could have prescribed something that does not produce nasty side effects.



Years ago I had wonderful vets who cared, unfortunately they retired and now we have vets who are just interested in profit. For now and for the next few days you should give your dog several tiny light meals a day.



The following is what old fashioned and caring vet used to suggest for a light diet after an operation.



Boil fish or chicken, remove the skin and bones, mince or chop this and mix with soggy rice. (soggy rice is overcooked rice using extra water) Or scramble eggs in water, never use milk or butter. Even a healthy dog has problems digesting cow鈥檚 milk.

When a dog is recovering from diarrhoea, has other health issues or after surgery a light diet is important. The dog should be given five very small meals a day for several days consisting of the above. When it is ready for its normal food, just small amount of this should be given and it should have several small meals a day.

EDIT. Leigh, Rimadyl is not a safe drug, it causes internal bleeding and kidney failure. Thankfully the askers dog has had limited exposure to this and it should be OK. Drug companies produce drugs for profit without any regard for our dogs. Yes NSAIDS can help with some problems, however ultimately wth long term use dogs die.
ALL drugs have the potential for side effects. Rimadyl is a VERY safe drug that has been used for years. Rather than looking online for information from the uninformed, you can look at actual medical evidence from drug trials (even read the information on the Rimadyl website). I've been using this drug for years with NO problems. If your dog is throwing up yellow foamy stuff (bile), it's more likely that it's happening because the dog is hungry. You were surely told NOT to feed your dog the night that you brought him home, but you did it anyway. The reason not to feed him? Vomiting. He didn't eat after that, and you gave him medication on an empty stomach. Of course he vomited again!



I truly don't think this is at all related to Rimadyl, but to being fed too soon after surgery and being given a drug on an empty stomach.



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ALL NSAIDS have the potential of causing gastro. bleeding , especially if taken in excess or for prolonged periods. Rimadyl is much LESS likely to cause this than others.



Evidence of widespread liver and kidney failure is lacking. The rumor of epidemic organ failure comes from a study of Labrador Retrievers when the drug was newer to the market. A subsequent study showed that Labradors NOT on Rimadyl experienced organ failure at the same rates as Labradors that were on it...leading the research to conclude that the Labradors themselves were more prone to organ failure, and that the drug was not contributing. Most vets continue to perform organ function testing to be safe (Creatine, BUN, Liver Enzymes), testing before first administration, after 2 weeks on the drug, and yearly thereafter.



Kidney damage due to Rimadyl is most often caused by overdose (the dog getting into an entire bottle or the owner overdosing. A SMALL number of pets may experience toxicity due to the dog being abnormally susceptible to the side effects of the drug-MOST dogs will tolerate the drug without any side effects at all.



The ACTUAL number of deaths attributed to Rimadyl is .02% (two per 10,000 using it). Of those 2 per 10000, 70% are geriatric (who may have an underlying cause contributing to toxicity, such as cardiac, hepatic or renal disease).



Other potential side effects include possible changes in behavior, bowel habits, appetite, skin, drinking and urination habits, vomiting and jaundice.



Rimadyl is one of the least likely of NSAIDS available to dogs to cause kidney damage or gastrointestinal bleeding. It is one of the SAFER NSAIDS available for veterinary use.



I stand by my statement that the drug is safe 100%, I have done MUCH research on this because of my own dogs that take it (I, too, was concerned after reading unfounded internet hype about it). I choose to get my information about the drug from clinical sources, and I encourage this question's asker to do the same. She shouldn't be trusting hysterical rants found on some websites (and there are lots of them out there) about the dangers of it, she should be looking for factual information from people who know what they're talking about.



I stand by my theory that the most likely reason for upset in her dog is feeding too soon after anesthesia and dosing on an empty stomach. I am not a vet, however, and the asker should defer to her vet for medical advice.



One thing I can state for certain: NO drug is 100% safe. Not one. We must weigh benefit vs. risk. The benefits of Rimadyl far outweigh the risks (I'd rather risk organ failure in my dog with dysplasia than see her in pain from her condition). I choose this drug because it is the safest alternative for her.